TSA 3-1-1 Rule

[H20Babie]

Are disposable contact lenses included in the 3-1-1 rule or are they permitted in greater quantities as a medical need? The TSA site doesn't really list them at all, but I know that Transport Canada considers them a medical necessity.

 

[H20Babie]

Anyone?

 

[Tim G]

Anyone?

Can contact lenses ignite???
Can they eplode??
Or is it about the container they're in, containing the the lenses and fluid??

So what's up... I don't see any problems???

 

[mkt]

Can contact lenses ignite???
Can they eplode??
Or is it about the container they're in, containing the the lenses and fluid??

So what's up... I don't see any problems???

you have common sense. The TSA seemingly lacks it

 

[mousermerf]

ack, misread, edit away, pretend i wasnt here.

 

[Marley's Ghost]

Common sense or not it is a Liquid ban. 3 oz. or less marked on the item 1 bag per passenger and 1 one quart ziploc style bag.

exceptions:

Declare larger liquids. Medications, baby formula and food, breast milk, and juice are allowed in reasonable quantities exceeding three ounces and are not required to be in the zip-top bag. Declare these items for inspection at the checkpoint.

from: http://www.tsa.gov/311/index.shtm

Countries that are currently harmonized with TSA's rules for carrying liquids through the checkpoint include: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Brazil, Canada, Cape Verde, China, Cook Islands, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, Fiji, Finland, France, French Polynesia, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Marshall Islands, Malaysia, Maldives, Mauritius, Mexico, Micronesia, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Republic of Korea, Romania, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tunisia, Ukraine and the United Kingdom.


also.... http://www.tsa.gov/press/happenings/311_intl_acceptance.shtm

Hope this is some help. the rules are :brick:to say the least

 

[H20Babie]

:ROFLOL: :ROFLOL: :ROFLOL:

You guys are funny!

Yea, I read through all that on the TSA website. It was absolutely no help. But if Canada and the US are harmonized, then I guess they don't count as a 3-1-1 liquid.

Thanks
:wave:

 

[photoflight]

I was going to cite a few sources on the 'net, including Bausch & Lomb, but there are so many... just click here!

Bausch & Lomb even states that you must abide by the 3oz rule...and remember, whether you think carrying a big jug of lens solution is a necessity - the TSA has their rules and they will enforce them.

Here's another pretty clear-cut answer: click here

And from disboards: click here

...but to contradict all that (to a point), the TSA specifically states as one of the allowable set of items in reasonable quantities over 3oz: All prescription and over-the-counter medications (liquids, gels, and aerosols) including KY jelly, eye drops, and saline solution for medical purposes;

SO - you might be able to make your case. If you insist on trying to bringing more than 3oz do yourself a favor and get a 3oz bottle of solution and have someone else carry it with their 3-1-1 items and be prepared for your larger quantity to be seized.

 

[H20Babie]

I won't be carrying saline / lens solution because I don't use it. Prescription disposable lenses are pre-packaged with the solution, like this:

Because my prescription for my right and left eyes are different, I have to pack two for each day of my trip (plus extras just in case), so you can see how that may be a problem with the 3-1-1 rule.

BTW, I'm flying with carry-on baggage only, so I can't pack them in checked luggage because I won't have any

 

[photoflight]

I suspect it'll be ok - but frankly it wouldn't surprise me if they're not allowed. I'd google it and research it more, call the airline, and even call OIA/MCO or Sanford (wherever you're going out of in FL). I deal with some of these government agencies from time to time and...trust me, it doesn't need to make sense to you. You are wrong until they decide otherwise

 

[mousermerf]

Thought:

You are flying home, no?

So - you only need to know the rules to fly with them to Disney World, use the ones you brought, toss any extra you didn't use in a mailer at the hotel or the airport to be shipped home, wear whatever you need for the journey, and viola - you're home!

That seems simple to me -if you know the Canada rules, no?

 

[dandaman]

Bausch & Lomb even states that you must abide by the 3oz rule...and remember, whether you think carrying a big jug of lens solution is a necessity - the TSA has their rules and they will enforce them.

...but to contradict all that (to a point), the TSA specifically states as one of the allowable set of items in reasonable quantities over 3oz: All prescription and over-the-counter medications (liquids, gels, and aerosols) including KY jelly, eye drops, and saline solution for medical purposes.

...But remember, once you let the TSA know they're contradicting themselves, they'll label you a terrorist against freedom.

Food for thought. :lookaroun

 

[LudwigVonDrake]

Just ignore this post...sigh.

 

[photoflight]

Thought:

You are flying home, no?

So - you only need to know the rules to fly with them to Disney World, use the ones you brought, toss any extra you didn't use in a mailer at the hotel or the airport to be shipped home, wear whatever you need for the journey, and viola - you're home!

That seems simple to me -if you know the Canada rules, no?

That's probably a good move! You're going to use up most of the dailies anyway, so it isn't as if you're trying to bring a huge stash of them back.

 

[H20Babie]

No, I'm not worried about bringing them back; it's the getting them there part since I pre-clear the TSA or US customs in Canada. I'll just see how many I can fit in my baggie

 

[Rob562]

Well, I assume each individual contact case would be considered its own container, and it's obvious that each of them is under 3oz. So I don't think you'd have a problem, as long as all of the lenses you want to take fot within your one baggy. (Or perhaps carry some with you and put the rest in your checked luggage)

The problem comes with carrying along any saline or cleaning solution. I wear contacts, but extended wear ones, not disposables. (I have finicky eyes, and my optitian and I couldn't find disposables that my eyes liked) My trip in December was the first time I've flown since the liquids ban. The only things I put in my carryon baggy was a small bottle of solution and eye drops.
The rest of my cleaning solution in a big bottle went into my checked luggage, sealed up in a gallon-size baggy with all my other liquids (shampoo, sunscreen, etc) and located as close to the middle of my suitcase as I could, just in case.

-Rob

 

[H20Babie]

So I e-mailed the TSA last week to get clarification:

To:
tsa-contactcenter@dhs.gov
Category:
Passenger and Traveler Information
Sub Category:
All Other Passenger & Travel Inquiries
Message:
To whom it may concern,
Are prescription contact lenses exempt from the 3-1-1 liquids requirement (ie. Focus Dailies)?
Thank you.

Their response:

Thank you for your e-mail message.

On August 10, 2006, British authorities arrested a number of extremists engaged in a plot to destroy multiple passenger aircraft flying from the United Kingdom to the United States. Currently, there is no indication of plotting within the United States. We believe that these arrests have significantly disrupted the threat, but we cannot be sure that the threat has been entirely eliminated or the plot completely thwarted.

For that reason, the United States Government has raised the Nation's threat level to High, or Orange, for all commercial aviation operating in or destined for the United States.

TSA encourages passengers to ensure medications are in their original packaging, with professionally printed labels or pharmaceutical labels. This is a recommendation to assist travelers with the screening process; however, this is not a requirement.

Medications (prescription medicines, diabetic glucose treatments and over-the-counter medicinal products, i.e. Tylenol®, Pepto-Bismol®, ointments, etc.) that come in liquid, gel, and/or aerosol form in containers greater than 3 ounce must be declared at the checkpoint for additional screening. If the passenger fails to make this declaration, the item will likely be removed barring extenuating circumstances. Passengers should only carry-on medications that are required to be available during their itinerary. This includes items like gel filled freezer packs or non-prescription liquid or gel medications, such as saline solution or KY-Jelly, required for medical necessity.It is unlikely that additional changes in the liquid, aerosol and gel policy will be made in the near future.

This security regime will apply to all domestic and international flights departing U.S. airports. Travelers should, however, check with transportation security authorities in their country-of-origin for information about security regimes at non-U.S. airports.

TSA will also be enhancing security measures throughout the airport environment - more random screening of employees, additional canine patrols, stronger air cargo security measures, more rigorous identity verification, deploying more trained security officers in bomb appraisal, and screening by observation technique.

With that said, every flying passenger has the responsibility to be alert and report suspicious activity to authorities. TSA employees at airports across the Nation are dedicated to the mission of protecting aviation security - one of the fundamental freedoms in our Nation. The American public should have confidence in, and patience with, our highly trained security staff during this time of elevated threat.

We encourage you to visit our website at www.tsa.gov for additional information about TSA. We continue to add new information and encourage you to check the website frequently for updated information.

Sincerely,
TSA Contact Center

Not exactly a direct answer :shrug:

Oh well, baggie it is!